Norovirus in Long-Term Care: Understanding Burden, Strengthening Surveillance, Preventing Outbreaks
Moderna
Norovirus remains a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in long-term care facilities, driving significant morbidity among vulnerable residents and operational disruption for care teams. This webinar, being held on June 16 at 12:00 PM ET, will review the current burden of disease, key epidemiologic patterns, and the role of surveillance in early detection and outbreak management. Register now.
Providers Being 'Careful What They Wish For' on SNF-Specific Wage Index
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Nursing homes in half of all U.S. markets could see their proposed payment increases eaten away by declining wage indexes in fiscal 2027, even though many are paying all-time high rates for labor. Read more.
Boost Male Engagement in Senior Living Programs With These Strategies
McKnight's Senior Living
Senior living providers hoping to attract more male residents to their programs may need to change the way they promote their activities to those men, according to new research from the Mather Institute. Read more.
A Simple Shift That Helps Facilities Get Ahead of Falls
Provider Magazine
In the best-run facilities, the teams that consistently stay ahead of falls and functional decline are not necessarily doing more. They are paying attention to something different, and they are paying attention to it earlier. Read more.